Illinois at Michigan State

Saturday, October 2, 1965

No. 9 Michigan State beat Illinois 22–⁠12. It was their ninth meeting; after it, Illinois led the series 5–⁠4 as played.

AwayIllinois6–⁠4 in 1965
12
Home9Michigan State10–⁠1 in 1965
22

FinalHigh 67°F, low 42°FAttendance 71,237

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan State 62% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Officially, Michigan State leads 26–⁠21–⁠2; as played, 27–⁠21–⁠2 in 50 meetings, counting the 41 since this game.

Recent meetings
2026Illinois 38, Michigan State 37
2024Illinois 38, Michigan State 16
2022Michigan State 23, Illinois 15
2019Illinois 37, Michigan State 34
2016Illinois 31, Michigan State 27
2013Michigan State 42, Illinois 3

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